 Travellers Remember is a collection of digital stories told by Travellers and produced by the Rural Media Company.
Traditionally, Travellers have always had a close link to agriculture, moving around to find work on farms according to the seasons.
www.ruralmedia.co.uk/remember
Some of the tales in this collection include:
Hop-picking by Michael Foreman
Michael recalls happier times when all his family would work in the hop fields every year and be welcomed by the local community.
Picking Peas by Jane
Jane recalls happy days as a child helping her family in the pea fields.
On and Off the Road by Sylvie
Sylvie, who now lives in a chalet on a site, recalls travelling to find agricultural work.
Teachers’ Note
There is a wealth of stimulus material here to encourage class discussion on a variety of topics including diversity, different cultures and local history. |
